News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 ups the entertainment quotient for its viewers with ‘News18 Star TALK’
With an aim to bring daily dose of entertainment to its viewers during these unprecedented times, CNN-News18, one of the leading national English news channel, has gone an extra mile to keep its viewers engaged, enthralled and intrigued. The channel is all set to launch News18 Star TALK’, a unique entertainment show, further adding to the strong line up of its weekend programming.
News18 Star TALK will aim to be the one stop destination for all the engaging and impactful stories from the world of showbiz. The show will be anchored and produced by Shilpa Rathnam, Entertainment Anchor, CNN-News18; a leading journalist with over 10 years of experience in the field of entertainment.
Leveraging its global connect, CNN-News18 will bring entertainment news from all arenas of Bollywood and Hollywood. The show will showcase engaging stories ranging from exclusive interviews with leading Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities to hosting sing along sessions with the best singers and top rock stars. News18 Star TALK will telecast every weekend for half-hour and, will bring movie and show reviews along with trending entertainment stories across the globe.
Don’t forget to take quick shots of entertainment with ‘News18 Star TALK’ only on CNN-News18
News Broadcasting
Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
